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Rebecca Hicks, a third-year medical student, displays a certificate naming Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine as a platinum-level ƵSkin Smart CampusƵ by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. Hicks led the effort to achieve the designation.
Rebecca Hicks, a third-year medical student, displays a certificate naming Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine as a platinum-level ƵSkin Smart CampusƵ by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. Hicks led the effort to achieve the designation.
HUNTINGTON Ƶ The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has been named a platinum-level ƵSkin Smart CampusƵ by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, a recognition of the universityƵs commitment to promoting skin cancer prevention and UV safety education.
This achievement comes as a result of efforts led by third-year medical student Rebecca Hicks, whose dedication and advocacy played a pivotal role in securing the designation.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, yet it is highly preventable. The Skin Smart Campus initiative aims to encourage universities to adopt policies and practices that protect students, faculty and staff from the dangers of skin cancer. This designation requires the institution to meet specific criteria, such as prohibiting the use of indoor tanning devices on campus and promoting education about sun safety and skin cancer prevention.
ƵƵ an aspiring dermatologist, I am deeply committed to the importance of skin cancer prevention and proper skin care for long-term health,Ƶ Hicks said in a news release. ƵEarly detection and education play a crucial role in reducing the risks of skin cancer, which inspired me to bring this initiative to the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Advocating for sun safety and raising awareness about the value of skincare is a cause I am passionate about.Ƶ
The designation underscores Marshall UniversityƵs commitment to public health and preventive care. For the university community, this means increased access to resources and education about sun safety, early detection of skin cancer and strategies for minimizing risk factors. Educational campaigns will focus on topics such as the importance of wearing sunscreen, avoiding tanning beds and conducting regular skin checks.
ƵWe are proud to be recognized as a Skin Smart Campus and grateful to Rebecca for her leadership in making this possible,Ƶ Shane E. Cook, M.D, associate professor and chair of dermatology at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, said in the release. ƵThis designation reflects MarshallƵs ongoing dedication to fostering a healthy campus environment.Ƶ
Ƶ part of the initiative, the school of medicine plans to implement further educational programs and partnerships to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention.
The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention partners with IMPACT Melanoma to award two free sunscreen dispensers and a yearƵs worth of sunscreen as part of the platinum award. The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine plans to install the dispensers on the medical student campus.
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